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With a stay at Fairbanks Extended Stay in Fairbanks (College), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Chena River and 12 minutes by foot from University of Alaska-Fairbanks. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Georgeson Botanical Garden and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Alaska Museum of the North. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area and barbecue grills. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Explore the Golden Heart City from this perfectly located apartment right across from the airport! This spacious apartment will be a great home-base when traveling to Fairbanks whether for business or pleasure. We are located directly above a locally owned mechanic shop that operates Tuesday-Friday. There may be noise those days during regular business hours however there’s also an adorable shop dog (very friendly golden retriever named Henry) who makes up for it!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Catch the northern lights from the hot tub at Star Base 🌠, a unique retro star-shaped 4BR in Fairbanks! This spacious home sleeps 8, with a game room, geodesic dome, and vintage design touches. Guests rave about aurora hot tub nights, comfy beds, spotless space, and location: private but only 12 minutes to downtown. From aurora viewing on the balcony to family game nights in the game room, consider Star Base your mission control for an out-of-this-world Alaskan experience!THE SPACEWelcome to Star Base, a one-of-a-kind Fairbanks home that blends retro midcentury modern design with all the comforts today’s travelers crave. Built in the 1960s by architect Roger Cotting, Star Base's footprint takes the shape of a star, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and space for up to 8 guests: perfect for families, groups, or aurora chasers. Star Base is more than a stay: it’s an experience. This home is filled with retro character, modern updates, and thoughtful touches that guests consistently rave about.Guests love:✨ Soaking under the northern lights in the hot tub🎮 Vintage game room fun for kids and adults🔥 Fireplace and cozy nooks for winter nights🛌 Ultra-comfy beds with blackout curtains🌌 Secluded, tree-lined lot just 12 min from downtown🌟 Spacious yet quirky layout — perfect for groupsAt its heart is the kitchen with multiple wings swooping outward and notably featuring a retro sunken living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, and warm, earthy materials that echo Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design. Guests love how it feels both expansive and intimate: gather around the fireplace, play games on geometric midcentury West Elm and Crate & Barrel designer furnishings, or simply watch the northern lights dance across the sky from the comfort of the sofa.The rest of the home is designed for connection and play:👉 A fully stocked kitchen and dining area ready for home-cooked meals 👉 A retro game room with vintage arcade consoles, records, games and puzzles for all ages 🎮👉 A dedicated office nook with fast Wi-Fi for workcations or streaming ✨👉 Four stylish bedrooms with memory foam mattresses, blackout curtains, and cozy linens 🛌Step outside and the magic of Alaska unfolds: a private hot tub under the stars, an aurora-viewing geodesic dome, and a tree-lined yard where moose often wander. Guests frequently call this the highlight of their trip: the perfect blend of privacy and proximity.✨ Why Guests Love Star Base“Aurora from the hot tub: bucket list!”“Kids loved the vintage game room”“Beds were ultra-comfy, slept like a dream”“Felt private, but still so close to town”📍 Location, Location🌟 4 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks🌟 9 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport🌟 11 minutes from Fairbanks Memorial Hospital🌟 12 minutes from Downtown Fairbanks 🌟 28 minutes from North Pole and Santa’s Workshop🌟 70 minutes from Chena Hot Springs🌟 120 minutes from Denali National Park⚡ Know Before You Book🧻 Bathrooms: The home has 2 full bathrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a shower only. Both have been recently refreshed.💧Water: Our home is on a well. We recently invested $25,000 in a top-to-bottom system upgrade — the water is safe, odorless, and delicious. A filtered reverse-osmosis tap is provided in the kitchen for drinking water.🌡️Climate: Like most Alaska homes, there is no central AC. Summers are mild and fans are provided in each room. In winter, the fireplaces and the heating system keep the house toasty warm (guests even note how cozy it feels at –40°F).🏡 Neighborhood: Star Base feels private on 1.7 acres and is surrounded by trees, but it is part of a quiet residential area. 🌠 Aurora: While many guests have seen the northern lights from the hot tub or balcony, it’s a natural wonder and cannot be guaranteed.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Nottingham House is a modern home with furnishings remodeled to accommodate visitors to the lovely city of Fairbanks. The home is a duplex, with the VRBO unit on the lower level. Because of the windows and the unit is walk out, it does not feel like a downstairs.The Nottingham House is located in the hills above Fairbanks, providing a quiet private location that is an easy drive to much to much of Fairbanks, including downtown, University of Alaska, Pioneer Park and the airport. The privacy allows quiet views of the stunning winter sunrises, as well as extended animal viewing in the back yard (we sometimes see moose!). With the large, south-facing windows, guests are able to experience the light of Fairbanks at all stages of the year.The unit can accommodate up to 8 guests with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen and living room area, a dining area, and laundry room. Additionally, there are two pullout couches: one in the living room and one in the master bedroom. Please note that more than 4 guests will add an additional charge of $25 each/night.The large primary bedroom has a queen bed, tiled bathroom, and has a sitting area with a pull out full bed that can be walled off with sliding pocket doors to create a semi-private second bedroom. Another tiled bathroom services the other bedroom, with queen bed, to accommodates the rest of your family. The kitchen is stocked with amenities and small appliances for preparing your meals. Contemporary, open kitchen and dining room invite warm family gatherings. The tiled showers and bathrooms are elegant and spacious.With its prime location and amenities, the Nottingham House is a perfect place to stay while visiting Fairbanks with your group. Up to 8 people can stay together in our lovely home. Please check out our amenities and the local attractions for more information.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Since this is a shared property, quiet hours are requested after 10pm on weeknights and after 12am on weekends..Please use the shoe rack inside the door for shoes while inside the house.,Please keep the windows shut and locked in the winter, and the screens on in the summer..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.